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Category: EMERGENCY PLANNING

Heavy Rains on Tuesday could Impact Beach Water Quality throughout the Week of August 8th

On Tuesday, August 8th, between 11:00 AM and 1:00 PM, Cape Cod experienced severe weather including a tornado warning and torrential rain. In a small amount of time, several inches […]

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National Weather Service Warns of Dangerous Heat and Potential for Severe Storms

While the risk for severe weather on Cape Cod is less than the rest of the state, residents and visitors are advised to consider the weather while making outdoor plans […]

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It’s Hurricane Preparedness Week in Massachusetts!

Governor Maura Healey has declared July 9-15, 2023, to be “Hurricane Preparedness Week,” recognizing the importance of preparing for the impact of extreme weather. As part of the Administration’s commitment […]

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Poor Air Quality Resulting from Canadian Wildfires Impacts New England: What You Should Know

Large, widespread wildfires, like the ones currently burning in Canada, can cause poor air quality across hundreds, and sometimes even thousands, of miles. Particulate matter from smoke is carried along […]

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Barnstable County Regional Emergency Planning Committee’s Chip Reilly Celebrates Professional Achievement in Emergency Management

Yesterday, May 15, 2023, Massachusetts Emergency Management Agency (MEMA) Acting Director Dawn Brantley recognized the first cohort to complete the Massachusetts Professional Emergency Manager (MPEM) program. The group of 16 […]

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National Hurricane Preparedness Week

April 30th – May 6th is National Hurricane Preparedness Week. How prepared are YOU? It can be difficult for Cape Codders to wrap their heads around the importance of hurricane […]

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Safely Dispose of Hazardous Waste with Barnstable County’s Household Hazardous Waste Program

Barnstable County’s Solution for Disposing Household Hazardous Waste Safely Properly disposing of hazardous waste is crucial in protecting the environment and public health. Hazardous waste materials that are improperly disposed […]

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BCREPC Monitors Storm as Cape and Islands Experience High Winds, Rain, and Coastal Flooding

The Barnstable County Regional Emergency Planning Committee (BCREPC) continues to monitor the storm in progress that will continue to bring high winds, coastal flooding, and snow to our region through […]

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Winter Weather Advisory 7:00 pm Monday to 7:00 pm Tuesday

A Winter Weather Advisory will be in effect Monday from 7:00 pm to Tuesday 7:00 pm. Cape Cod will get up to 4″ of snow while the Lower/Outer Cape may […]

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